Cumberland Unfiltered Podcast

Cumberland Unfiltered Podcast

šŸŽ™ļø Cumberland Unfiltered Welcome to Cumberland Unfiltered, where the stories are raw, the voices are real, and nothing’s off-limits. Hosted by Caleb Minson, Brad Dean, and Jason Dean, this show isn’t just a podcast—it’s a gathering place. A Tavern for bold conversations, unfiltered truths, and the stories you won’t hear anywhere else. From the heart of Rhode Island to wherever real voices need to be heard, we bring you the tales that matter—whether they’re whispered in quiet moments, shouted in the town square, or lived on the backroads. Here, everything’s on the table, and nothing’s too hot to touch. 🧢 Independent. Unscripted. Straight from the Tavern. šŸŽ§ New episodes every other Monday. šŸ“ Recorded in Cumberland, RI.

Episodes

June 23, 2025 • 106 mins

What happens when an average high school athlete ends up drafted into the NHL?
What happens when that same athlete sits down with his dad — a U.S. Army veteran, former mayor of Cumberland, and lifelong competitor?

In this episode of Cumberland Unfiltered, Mike Murray joins the table to share how a near-death illness, a forgotten cassette tape, and years of hard-fought grit changed his life — and led to the book Chasing th...

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After building a $30M business, surviving open-heart surgery, and tearing his Achilles, Tom Alexander did what few others would — he started over. Not in tech. Not in finance. But in the gritty world of arm wrestling.

In this episode of Cumberland Unfiltered, Tom shares his comeback story, his vision for a media-fueled arm wrestling movement, and the power of believing in something when no one else does.

We also hear the story of Con...

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In Episode #008 of Cumberland Unfiltered, we sit down with 94-year-old Holocaust survivor Irving Schild—a man whose life story spans war-torn Europe, the U.S. Marine Corps, and five decades behind the camera at Mad Magazine.

Irving takes us through the harrowing decisions his family made to survive the Holocaust, the safe haven that brought him to America, and the unlikely twists of fate that led to a creative career photographing l...

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Guest: Joseph C. Miller III — Special Operations advisor & author of American Commandos

What You’ll Hear:

Inside Afghanistan’s elite Special Ops missions

How military aid was misused — and where the money actually went

What happens when a soldier becomes a whistleblower

How American Commandos tells the truth through fiction

Why patriotism means accountability — not blind loyalty

šŸ“• Grab the book: American Commandos — available now
🧢 Suppo...

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šŸ”„ Episode Summary

He didn’t protest.
He didn’t post.
He just booked a flight to India—because there was a line he wouldn’t cross.

In this episode of Cumberland Unfiltered, we sit down with Luke Bonin—a U.S. veteran Ā whose quiet act of kindness went viral… and whose deeper conviction led him to take a stand when it mattered most.

From the viral photo on the curbside in Fall River, to his deployment during the Pat Tillman incide...

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šŸŽ™ Guests:

Maria Vracic (Founder, Maria’s Red Star Upholstery)

Shaun Galligan (Chair, Warwick School Committee)

Immigration & entrepreneurship

Planning Board removal & town politics

Rhode Island education reform

School committee governance

Public backlash and clarity on controversy

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Email us your thoughts or questions: info@cumberlandunfiltered.com

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Topics Covered in Episode 004:

  • The housing crisis in the U.S. & Ireland
  • Why modular homes are the future of affordable housing
  • The push for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) & government pushback
  • The decline of skilled trades & its impact on construction
  • The art of pouring Guinness & Irish pub culture

šŸŽ™ Hosts: Caleb Minson, Brad Dean, Jason Dean, Andrew Bacon
šŸŽ¤ Guest: Donal Byrne (Founder of BRB Homes)

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Episode Notes

Main Topics Covered

šŸŽ™ļø Speed Cameras in Cumberland – Necessary enforcement or government overreach?
šŸŽ™ļø Surveillance & Privacy – How Flock cameras track residents & school bus fines benefit corporations
šŸŽ™ļø Infrastructure & Overdevelopment – Massive housing projects and their strain on schools & resources
šŸŽ™ļø Water & Traffic Issues – Brown water complaints, a $10M filtration fix, and road construction gridlock

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In this episode of Cumberland Unfiltered, we sit down with Mike Cesaroni, CEO of Horizon HVAC & C.E.S. Construction, and host of The Mindset Radio Podcast. We discuss business growth, entrepreneurial mindset, and local Cumberland issues, including the Diamond Hill Park project and its potential impact on the town. Tune in for an unfiltered conversation about Cumberland’s future and the challenges and opportunities facing small bus...
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January 26, 2025 • 41 mins

Welcome to Cumberland Unfiltered Podcast! Today, we’re setting the stage for what’s to come. Tune in to learn about our mission, meet the hosts, and hear about the topics we’ll cover in future episodes.

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